Louisiana § RS 46:1443.1 - Definitions
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§ RS 46:1443.1. Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section:
(1) "Administration for Children and Families" and "ACF" mean the division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services which administers the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
(2) "Child Care and Development Fund" and "CCDF" mean the fund and program authorized by the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act and Section 418 of the Social Security Act to assist low-income families in obtaining child care.
(3) "Department" means the Department of Children and Family Services or its successor as administrator of the Child Care and Development Fund program in this state.
(4)(a) "Homeless" means lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
(b) For purposes of this Chapter, the term "homeless" shall encompass children and youths experiencing the particular conditions and situations provided for in Subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Act, 42 U.S.C. §11434a(2).
Acts 2014, No. 787, §2, eff. June 19, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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